A new government report says that rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80% among younger women who were screened for cervical cancer.

US study highlights success story of HPV vaccination A new study published Thursday by researchers at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the powerful impact of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine,

The CDC recommends that teens and young adults through age 26 ... “Since the HPV vaccine became available in the U.S. in 2006, cervical cancer rates and related deaths have considerably dropped among vaccine-eligible age groups,” Vu said.

Healthy Savannah and the Chatham County Health Department are partnering to offer a cervical cancer awareness and screening event on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the health department clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Drive.

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. In India, where it is the second most common, it afflicts 1,27,356 women every year. More women in India than anywhere else are likely to die of cervical cancer,

A new report published by the CDC shows how much the HPV vaccine has impacted cervical cancer. While there was a certain skepticism regarding its efficacy, this report proves how important it is to stay ahead of any future problems.